Rotary position sensor with ohmic signal output or

voltage output

Measuring Change in resistance on the voltage divider,

principle hall-effect
Measuring range Type R1: 50° ... 360° in 10° steps (linear ac-
quisition angle)
Type U2: 50° ... 360° in 10° steps (linear ac-
quisition angle)
Rotation angle 360° without mechanical limitation

Rotary position sensor DWA-Q

Output signal Type R1: 2 signal outputs: 0 ... 2 kΩ
Type U2: 2 signal outputs: 2 ... 10 VDC,
crossed characteristic curves
Operating -40 ... 70 °C
temperature
Protection class IP66 & IP68 as per DIN EN 60529
Electrical Design Q1: Push-in terminals for max.
connection 2.5 mm², with M20 screw connection as per
DIN EN 50262 for cable diameter 9 to 13 mm
Design Q2: 4x 2x 0.5 mm² fixed connection
cables, 3 m in length, with M16 screw con-
nection as per DIN EN 50262

In preparation

Scope of application Special features

The type DWA-Q rotary position sensors are robust, mainte- • Reference position mark
nance-free sensors that are particularly used in the Shipbuild- • Maintenance-free operation
ing industry and machinery and plant engineering industry to
• No reference run necessary
convert the mechanical rotation angle of a shaft into an electri-
cal signal (e.g. for measuring the rudder angle or adjusting the • Potential-separated channels
pitch).

Measuring principle
The instrument shaft is connected to a double sensor. Depend-
ing on requirements, the angle position that can be acquired
electronically (50° ... 360° in 10° steps (linear acquisition angle))
must be selected and adjusted within a mechanical revolution.
The version with ohmic resistor connection provides a passive
electrical signal; the version with analogue current output pro-
vides an active electrical signal.

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Dimensioned drawing, connection and wiring diagrams

DWA-Q1 (design Q1) dimensions and wiring diagram for push-in terminals up to max. 2.5 mm2

C B A
A
TX1 TX2
E
D

F
D F
G

C
E
B

11
12
13
21
22
23

11
12
13

21
22
23
A: Length 115 mm A: Length 62 mm Wiring diagram for ohmic Wiring diagram for ana-
B: Length 40 mm B: Length 92 mm resistor connection logue voltage output
C: Length 25 mm C: Length 62 mm 11: R10 11: UB1 + (24V)
D: Ø 40h7 mm D: Ø 70 mm 12: R1M 12: AO1
E: Ø 12h7 mm E: 4 x M6x7 mm 13: R11 13: UB1 - (0V)
F: 62x62 mm F: 90° 21: R20 21: UB2 + (24V)
G: Length 30 mm 22: R2M 22: AO2
23: R21 23: UB2 - (0V)
Information on the connec-
tion diagram:
Tap-off point on the voltage
divider in arrow direction
when the drive shaft is rotat-
ing clockwise (looking at the
shaft)

DWA-Q2 (design Q2) dimensions and wiring diagram with fixed connection cable

C B A A
TX1 TX2
E
D

C E
B

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
G
H

A: Length 66 mm A: Length 62 mm Wiring diagram for ohmic Wiring diagram for ana-
B: Length 30 mm B: Length 62 mm resistor connection logue voltage output
C: Length 20 mm C: Ø 70 mm 1: White; R10 1: White; UB1 + (24V)
D: Ø 30h7 mm D: 4 x M6x7 mm 2: Green; R1M 2: Green; AO1
E: Ø 8h7 mm E: 90° 3: Brown; R11 3: Brown; UB1 - (0V)
F: 62x62 mm 4: Grey; R20 4: Grey; UB2 + (24V)
G: Length approx. 3 m 5: Blue; R2M 5: Blue; AO2
H: 100 mm 6: Pink; R21 6: Pink; UB2 - (0V)
Information on the connec-
tion diagram:
Tap-off point on the voltage
divider in arrow direction
when the drive shaft is rotat-
ing clockwise (looking at the
shaft)

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Type DWA-Q...-R1 in version with ohmic signal output, passive electrical signal
A centre-tapped potentiometer serves as the measuring element. The change in resistance corresponds linearly to the angle po-
sition within the electrical acquisition range. A power supply is not necessary for this. The ohmic signal for the respective acquisi-
tion range of the DWA can be converted into a standard 2–10 V DC signal by means of a signal amplifier (e.g. NORIS SA502-3G)
(see following figures).

Diagram of the DWA-Q…-R1 range

R [Ω] U [V]

100 % R1M, R2M 10

AO

50 %
5

2
0 50 90 Rotation angle /
Drehwinkel in [°] 0 100 Rotation angle /
Drehwinkel in %

Electrical equivalent wiring diagram of
the ohmic signal output
Example: DWA90 signal output, ohm /
rotation angle (90° corresponds to 100%
of the rotation angle); depending on the
connection, the relationship of resistance
/ rotation angle is unidirectional to the
right/left or in opposite directions.
Example: Output with SA502-3G signal
amplifier, voltage / rotation angle; de-
pending on the connection, the relation-
ship of voltage / rotation angle is invert-
ed.

Type DWA-Q…-U2, version with analogue voltage output, active electrical signal
A hall-effect sensor with active small-signal amplification serves as the measuring element. The change in voltage at the output
corresponds linearly to the angle position within the electrical acquisition range. The characteristic curves of the output signal
are crossed. An external power supply is required (see technical data).

Diagram of the DWA-Q...-U2 range

U [V]
UB + (24V)
10
AO1

10 V
5
AO1 / AO2
(2 ... 10 V) 2
AO2
2V
0 100 Rotation angle /
Drehwinkel in %

UB - (0 V)

Electrical equivalent diagram of the type Example: DWA90 signal output, voltage /
-U2 signal output rotation angle with clockwise rotation
(locking at the shaft); 90 correspond to
100% of the rotation angle and to an out-
put signal of 10V

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Technical data

Common technical data

Measuring principle Change in resistance on the voltage divider, hall-effect
Rotation angle 360° without mechanical limitation
Vibration resistance 4 g DIN IEC 60068-6 increased stress, characteristic curve 2 (2 ... 100 Hz)
Shock resistance (impact) 15 m/s² at 11 ms dwell time DIN IEC 60068-27
Climatic test DIN IEC 60068-30
Operating temperature -40 ... 70 °C
Storage temperature -40 ... 70°C (max. peak values within 30 days/year at relative humidity of 5–95%)
Humidity RH max. 96%
Insulation voltage 1 kV, 1 min.
Protection class IP66 & IP68 as per DIN EN 60529
Electrical connection Design Q1: Push-in terminals for max. 2.5 mm², with M20 screw connection as per
DIN EN 50262 for cable diameter 9 to 13 mm
Design Q2: 4x 2x 0.5 mm² fixed connection cables, 3 m in length, with M16 screw
connection as per DIN EN 50262
Service life > 5 million revolutions / speed < 160 rpm
Installation position Any
Weight Design Q1: approx. 800 g; Design Q2: approx. 500 g (without cable)
Approvals CE, ABS, BV, DNV-GL, MED, KR (in preparation)

Technical data for type –R1 with ohmic resistor connection

Output signal 2 signal outputs: 0 ... 2 kΩ
Measuring range 50° ... 360° in 10° steps (linear acquisition angle)
Resolution ∞
Linearity tolerance < +/- 3%
Load rating 0.28 W per channel (24 V at 2 kΩ @ 40°C); centre tap max. 1 µA
Max. / recommended wiper current 10 µA / <2 µA

Technical data for type -U2 signal output (analogue voltage output)
Output signal 2 signal outputs: 2 ... 10 VDC, crossed characteristic curves
Measuring range 50° ... 360° in 10° steps (linear acquisition angle)
Supply voltage 15 ... 30 VDC
Current consumption < 40 mA per channel
Resolution 12 bit
Repetition rate 1 ms
Linearity tolerance < +/- 0.5%
Load rating > 5 kΩ

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Type code
Type code structure
DWA 90 -Q1 -U2 Example: DWA90-Q1-U2
Rotation angle
Design
Signal output

DWA... type code

Rotation angle 50 Rotation angle 50°
70 Rotation angle 70°
90 Rotation angle 90°
180 Rotation angle 180°
240 Rotation angle 240°
320 Rotation angle 320°
xxx Customised rotation angle: 10° … 360° in 10° steps (special type)
Design -Q1 62 x 62 x 115 mm design with terminals and Ø 40 mm connection pin
-Q2 62 x 62 x 66 mm design with cable and Ø 30 mm connection pin
Output signal -R1 Dual potentiometer 2 kΩ
-U2 2 x voltage output 2 … 10 VDC, crossed characteristic curves
DWA _ _ -_ _ -_ _ Example: DWA70-Q1-U2 (Preferred type)

Preferred types
Features marked with a symbol at the end of the line are preferred features. If you select a preferred feature for each place-
holder, the device is specified as preferred type. Preferred types are available quickly from stock. Other types will be delivered ac-
cording to scheduled appointments.
Special types
If our standard types do not correspond with your expectations, we are pleased to develop a special solution together with you.

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Errors and omissions excepted